expander

ɪkˈspændər

Definition

Definition of expander - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

increase

Rare

person or thing that increases size or volume

Rare

The expander helped increase the balloon's size.

amplifier

enlarger

workshop tool

TECH.

tool that enlarges holes or tubes

TECH.

He used an expander to increase the diameter of the metal tubes.

enlarger

dentistry

TECH.

dental device to widen the upper jaw

TECH.

The dentist fitted a palatal expander for the child.

fitness

Rare

device for muscle exercise and development

Rare

He used an expander for his daily workout.

resistance band

technology

TECH.

control in software to reveal more options

TECH.

Click the expander to see additional settings.

revealer

sound processor

TECH.

electronic device increasing audio signal dynamic range

TECH.

The expander enhanced the music's dynamic range.

amplifier

booster

enhancer

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Images of expander

tool that enlarges holes or tubes
dental device to widen the upper jaw
device for muscle exercise and development

Expressions with expander

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chest expander

exercise device with handles and springs for chest muscles

He used a chest expander to strengthen his chest muscles.

Origin of expander

Latin, expandere (to spread out)

Terms with expander included in their meaning

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broadener

expander

someone who makes something wider or more inclusive

PVP

abbr.

abr: Plasma Volume Expander

liquid used to increase blood volume in the body

Examples of expander in a sentence

He used an expander to widen the ring.
The mechanic used an expander to widen the pipe.
An expander is essential for this type of metalwork.
An expander can help correct dental alignment.
The orthodontist recommended an expander for better spacing.
The expander helped him build upper body strength.

She bought an expander to enhance her fitness routine.
Use the expander to view more options.
The expander reveals hidden menu items.
An expander was used to improve the audio quality.
He adjusted the expander settings for better sound.

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French:dilatateur, élargisseur, ...
German:Expander, Rohrvergrößerer, ...
Italian:espansore, allargatore, ...
Spanish:expansor, ensanchador, ...
Portuguese:expansor, alargador, ...
Chinese:扩展器, 扩孔器, ...
Japanese:拡張器, 拡大装置, ...
Arabic:مُوَسِّع, أداة تَوسِيع, ...
Hebrew:מַרְחִיב, מַרְחִיב חֵךְ, ...
Russian:расширитель, эспандер, ...
Ukrainian:розширювач, інструмент для розширення, ...
Hindi:एक्सपैंडर, बढ़ाने वाला उपकरण, ...
Bengali:বর্ধক, এক্সপ্যান্ডার, ...
Catalan:expansor, extensor, ...
Czech:zvětšovač, rozšiřovač, ...
Danish:udvider, ganebredder, ...
Dutch:expander, uitzetter, ...
Greek:διαστολέας, εργαλείο διεύρυνσης, ...
Hungarian:tágító, csőtágító, ...
Khmer:ឧបករណ៍ពង្រីក, ឧបករណ៍ពង្រីករន្ធ, ...
Korean:확장기, 확대기, ...
Persian:گسترش‌دهنده, افزایش‌دهنده, ...
Polish:ekspander, aparat, ...
Portuguese (BR):expansor, alargador, ...
Romanian:extensor, expandor, ...
Swedish:expander, utvidgare, ...
Thai:เครื่องขยาย, เครื่องมือขยาย, ...
Turkish:genişletici, açıcı, ...
Vietnamese:thiết bị mở rộng, dụng cụ giãn nở, ...

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Definition of expander - Reverso English Dictionary

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